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Australia|Business|Economy

Asian slump, Cyclone Alfred, slash Ampol's refinery margins by half

Australia's top fuel retailer Ampol reported a 49% drop in first-quarter refining margins for its Lytton refinery in Queensland on Wednesday,

Asian slump, Cyclone Alfred, slash Ampol's refinery margins by half
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Zip soars on record quarterly cash earnings, fiscal 2025 forecast hike

Australian buy-now, pay-later firm Zip Co posted record quarterly cash earnings on Wednesday, helped by strong performance from its U.S. operations and raised its fiscal 2025

Australia's Zip soars on record quarterly cash earnings, fiscal 2025 forecast hike
Australia|Business|Economy

Rio Tinto posts lowest Q1 iron ore shipments since 2019, tempers forecast

Rio Tinto on Wednesday reported its lowest first-quarter iron ore shipments since 2019 and warned that more weather disruptions could lead to a 2025

Rio Tinto posts lowest Q1 iron ore shipments since 2019, tempers forecast
Australia|Business|Political|US|World

AUKUS nuclear submarine sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia

The sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia

AUKUS nuclear submarine sale under scrutiny as Trump tariffs rattle Australia
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Air New Zealand sees lower earnings for 2025, cites engine woes

Air New Zealand said on Wednesday it expects lower earnings in the 2025 financial year, citing uncertainty regarding its global engine maintenance delays and related compensation levels.

Air New Zealand sees lower earnings for 2025, cites engine woes
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Britain's financial watchdog sets up in US and Asia to attract firms to UK

Britain's Financial Conduct Authority has appointed staff in the United States and the Asia-Pacific region for the first time, to help overseas firms to enter the British market and

Britain's financial watchdog sets up in US and Asia to attract firms to UK
Asia|Australia|Election|Political|World

Indonesia dismisses report of Russian request to base aircraft in Papua

Indonesia dismissed on Tuesday a report in defence publication Janes that Russia has requested basing military aircraft in Papua, its easternmost province, after the issue

Indonesia dismisses report of Russian request to base aircraft in Papua
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian casino operator Star says first-half loss widened as woes mount

Australia's embattled casino operator Star Entertainment reported a bigger-than-expected first-half loss on Tuesday, as remediation costs continue to bite even though it

Australian casino operator Star says first-half loss widened as woes mount
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|US

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say

U.S. controls on sensitive defence exports, relaxed for AUKUS partner Australia last year, still apply to submarines, creating hurdles to defence industry

AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say
Australia|Business|Europe|Food

Australia's Collins Foods plans to exit Taco Bell partnership, open more KFC outlets in Germany

Australian fast-food chain operator Collins Foods said on Tuesday it planned on exiting the underperforming Taco Bell restaurant business in a

Australia's Collins Foods plans to exit Taco Bell partnership, open more KFC outlets in Germany
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US stocks, Treasuries rebound but dollar dips amid tariff uncertainty

U.S. shares gained on Monday, while the dollar dipped, after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from U.S. tariffs but

US stocks, Treasuries rebound but dollar dips amid tariff uncertainty
Australia|Business|Environment

Clorox Australia fined $5.2 million over false claims of using recycled plastic

Australia's competition regulator said on Monday Clorox's local unit had been fined A$8.25 million ($5.19 million) by the Federal Court over falsely claiming its GLAD kitchen and garbage

Clorox Australia fined $5.2 million over false claims of using recycled plastic
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil

Sony says it will raise prices starting Monday for some PlayStation 5 video game consoles in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing global economic turmoil

Sony hikes PlayStation 5 console prices for Europe, UK and Australia citing economic turmoil
Australia|Business|Economy

Bally's swooped for Star after Australian casino group's fire sale, chairman says

Bally's Corp considered waiting for Star Entertainment to enter voluntary administration before investing but feared the Australian casino group would have been too

Bally's swooped for Star after Australian casino group's fire sale, chairman says
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows

Australia's ruling centre-left Labor party could retain power with a slim majority after a national election on May 3, a widely-watched poll said on Monday, marking a

Australia's ruling Labor could retain power with slim majority in May vote, poll shows
Americas|Australia|Sports|World

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix

Oscar Piastri takes impressive win at Bahrain Grand Prix
Australia|Sports

Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title

Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title

Teenage phenom Gout Gout breaks 20-second barrier in 200m, wins Australian title
Asia|Australia|Political|US|World

New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said on Sunday his country needed the United States as an "active" partner in the Indo-Pacific region, after a trip to Washington last

New Zealand needs U.S. as 'active' partner in Indo-Pacific, says NZ foreign minister
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australian prime minister's party launches election campaign

The centre-left party of Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pledged on Sunday to help more would-be home buyers as it launched a campaign for the May 3 election shaping as a

Australian prime minister's party launches election campaign
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Another foreign judge quits Hong Kong's highest court amid national security crackdown

An Australian judge became the latest foreigner to resign from Hong Kong's highest court before the end of his term on Friday as a

Another foreign judge quits Hong Kong's highest court amid national security crackdown
Asia|Australia|Education|Lifestyle|Travel|World

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door

She was in a candlelit hut in the Himalayas. Then her future husband walked through the door
Australia|Health

Woman gives birth to another couple’s child after IVF mix-up

Woman gives birth to another couple’s child after IVF mix-up

Woman gives birth to another couple’s child after IVF mix-up
Australia|Crime|Election|Political

Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot

Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton has confirmed that his family home was the target of an alleged bomb plot but says concerns for his personal safety did not restrict his election campaigning

Australian opposition leader says his home was the target of an alleged bomb plot
Australia|Political|World

Australia wants AUKUS submarines for deterrence, stealth, says PM Albanese

Australia is buying nuclear-powered submarines as a deterrent, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday, adding that the AUKUS treaty that has come under

Australia wants AUKUS submarines for deterrence, stealth, says PM Albanese
Australia|Health|World

Australian woman unknowingly gives birth to a stranger's baby after IVF clinic error

A woman in Australia unknowingly gave birth to a stranger's baby after an IVF clinic mistakenly transferred the wrong embryo, the clinic said

Australian woman unknowingly gives birth to a stranger's baby after IVF clinic error
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Australia central bank says too early to decide on rate path amid tariff uncertainty

Australia's top central banker said on Thursday that it was still too early to decide on the path for interest rates, adding it needed to be patient as it assesses the economic

Australia central bank says too early to decide on rate path amid tariff uncertainty
Australia|Political|World

New Zealand lawmakers reject proposed law to redefine the country's founding Treaty of Waitangi

New Zealand lawmakers have dealt an overwhelming defeat to a controversial proposed law seeking to redefine the country’s founding treaty between Māori tribes and the British Crown

New Zealand lawmakers reject proposed law to redefine the country's founding Treaty of Waitangi
Asia|Australia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US dollar rebounds against safe-haven currencies after Trump pauses tariffs

The U.S. dollar rebounded against safe-haven currencies including the yen and Swiss franc on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a

US dollar rebounds against safe-haven currencies after Trump pauses tariffs
Americas|Australia|Sports

Min Woo Lee hits the Masters after his first PGA Tour win. Jason Day thinks he can be world No. 1

Min Woo Lee had won just about everywhere but the PGA Tour before he triumphed at the Texas Open

Min Woo Lee hits the Masters after his first PGA Tour win. Jason Day thinks he can be world No. 1
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Peabody reviews options for $3.78 billion deal for Anglo's coal assets

Peabody Energy is reviewing all options related to its $3.78 billion acquisition agreement with Anglo American for some of its Australian steelmaking coal assets after a fire halted

Peabody reviews options for $3.78 billion deal for Anglo's coal assets
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump trade official defends tariffs against Australia despite US trade surplus

Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) asks US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer about President Donald Trump's tariffs on Australia at a Senate Finance Committee hearing.

Trump trade official defends tariffs against Australia despite US trade surplus
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

RBNZ cuts rates as tariffs loom, economists expect more stimulus

New Zealand's central bank cut its benchmark rate on Wednesday, as widely expected, signalling a greater readiness to lower borrowing costs further as the

RBNZ cuts rates as tariffs loom, economists expect more stimulus
Australia|Environment|Europe|Science|World

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct

The Prague Zoo has joined an international effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect that had been considered extinct for more than 80 years

Prague Zoo joins the effort to ensure the survival of a rare insect once considered extinct
Australia|Business|Economy|Food|Political

Trump attacked Australian beef, but industry looks like tariff winner

On the day Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from a dizzying number of countries last week, the U.S. president gave a special mention to Australian beef.

Trump attacked Australian beef, but industry looks like tariff winner
Australia|Business|Political|World

Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to face US tariffs

Jesse Schiller and Rachel Evans are likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to be affected by the Trump administration's tariffs, as the island exports nothing to the United States

Canadian couple likely the only business owners on Australia's Norfolk Island to face US tariffs
Australia|Economy|Finance|Political

New Zealand appoints Christian Hawkesby as interim RBNZ Governor

Christian Hawkesby has been appointed as Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) for a six-month term as the search for a permanent leader continues, Finance Minister Nicola

New Zealand appoints Christian Hawkesby as interim RBNZ Governor
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

Australian payments firm Zip soars on $30 million share buyback plan

Shares of Australia's Zip rose more than 8% on Tuesday after the "buy-now, pay-later" firm announced a share buyback plan of up to A$50 million ($30.1 million), with the

Australian payments firm Zip soars on $30 million share buyback plan
Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Australia business activity mostly steady in March before tariff turmoil, survey says

A measure of Australian business activity was largely unchanged in March before the turmoil from U.S.

Australia business activity mostly steady in March before tariff turmoil, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets

Australia April consumer confidence slammed by tariff turmoil

A measure of Australian consumer sentiment dived from a three-year high in April as market turmoil triggered by U.S.

Australia April consumer confidence slammed by tariff turmoil
Australia|Election|MidEast|Political

Bringing the war home: Gaza threatens to reshape an Australian election

Sydney non-profit worker Az Fahmi was once a dedicated volunteer for Australia's ruling Labor party, handing out pamphlets to get her local

Bringing the war home: Gaza threatens to reshape an Australian election
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia casino group Star Entertainment agrees $180m Bally's rescue bid

Australian casino group Star Entertainment said on Monday it had agreed to a A$300 million ($179.70 million) rescue package from U.S. group Bally's that will hand over

Australia casino group Star Entertainment agrees $180m Bally's rescue bid
Americas|Australia|Business|Economy

Australia's Woodside sells Louisiana LNG stake to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion

Woodside Energy, Australia’s top gas producer, said on Monday it agreed to sell a 40% stake in its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant to U.S.

Australia's Woodside sells Louisiana LNG stake to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand aims to nearly double defence spending to 2% of GDP

New Zealand said on Monday it would boost defence spending by NZ$9 billion ($5 billion) over the next four years, and aim to nearly double spending to 2% as a

New Zealand aims to nearly double defence spending to 2% of GDP
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump tariffs to slow Australia's economy but recession not expected, Treasurer says

Australia will be able to manage the direct impact of U.S.

Trump tariffs to slow Australia's economy but recession not expected, Treasurer says
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia dollar dives to five-year low as markets bet on big rate cuts

The Australian dollar dived to five-year lows on Monday, slammed by fears that a tit-for-tat global trade war would send the global economy into a recession, which had

Australia dollar dives to five-year low as markets bet on big rate cuts
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's opposition dumps policy on return to office as election nears

Australia's opposition Liberal Party abandoned on Monday a plan to force government workers to return to the office full-time, as incumbent Labor gained in polls

Australia's opposition dumps policy on return to office as election nears
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia's Albanese pledges A$2.3 billion to help homeowners buy solar batteries

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday pledged A$2.3 billion ($1.39 billion) to help homeowners buy batteries to store solar power and lower their energy costs, a

Australia's Albanese pledges A$2.3 billion to help homeowners buy solar batteries
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australia PM says working on plan for Chinese company to sell Darwin port to 'Australian hands'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Friday his government was working on a plan for Australian superannuation firms to buy the strategically located Darwin

Australia PM says working on plan for Chinese company to sell Darwin port to 'Australian hands'
Australia|Business|Crime|Finance|Technology

Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks

Hackers targeting Australia's major pension funds in a series of coordinated attacks have stolen savings from some members at the biggest fund, according to a

Hackers strike Australia's largest pension funds in coordinated attacks
Australia|Business|Finance|Stock Markets

ASX to face investor push back on dual-class listing plans - again

Australia's plan to introduce dual-class share trading to help revive its weak listing market faces resistance from investors concerned the structure would give too

ASX to face investor push back on dual-class listing plans - again
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia household spending up 0.2% in February, growth stays modest

Australian household spending rose for a fifth straight month in February, data showed on Friday, but the gains were slim and overall growth remained modest as consumers struggled

Australia household spending up 0.2% in February, growth stays modest
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

In a tight Australian election, a Chinese app could make a difference

When the Labor Party's Jerome Laxale won the Sydney seat of Bennelong from the Liberals at the 2022 election, votes from Chinese Australians angry about then-prime

In a tight Australian election, a Chinese app could make a difference
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBNZ set to cut cash rate on April 9, flags further easing: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will cut interest rates by 25 basis points on April 9, according to economists polled by Reuters, who have held to

RBNZ set to cut cash rate on April 9, flags further easing: Reuters poll
Australia|Economy|Political|US|World

Polar bear-inhabited islands affected by Trump tariffs

The Trump administration appears to be leaving no stone unturned with its sweeping tariffs around the globe, from rocky outcrops home to polar bears in the Arctic to tiny tropical islands to a former British penal colony

Polar bear-inhabited islands affected by Trump tariffs
Asia|Australia|World

Search for missing flight MH370 suspended due to bad weather, says Malaysia transport minister

The search for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean has been suspended due to poor weather conditions and will only resume

Search for missing flight MH370 suspended due to bad weather, says Malaysia transport minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets

Traders seek refuge in Aussie consumer staples as US tariffs spark market fall

Shares of Australia's consumer staple companies rose on Thursday, driven by grocers Coles and Woolworths, as investors moved to safer bets after U.S.

Traders seek refuge in Aussie consumer staples as US tariffs spark market fall
Australia|Business|Economy|Political

Australian beef farmers say Trump tariffs to boost price of US hamburgers

At a cattle auction in Australia's lush Southern Highlands, an auctioneer shouts from a gantry over the din of nearly 2,000 cows

Australian beef farmers say Trump tariffs to boost price of US hamburgers
Australia|Election|Political

Australia PM Albanese falls off stage during election campaign event

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appeared to fall off a stage on Thursday during a campaign event for May's national election, but quickly recovered and insisted he was "

Australia PM Albanese falls off stage during election campaign event
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia says US tariffs 'not act of a friend' but rules out reciprocal move

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the decision by U.S.

Australia says US tariffs 'not act of a friend' but rules out reciprocal move
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Galan Lithium declines $150 million buyout bid for Argentine assets

Australia's Galan Lithium said on Thursday that it rejected an offer from Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt Co and Renault Group to acquire the lithium explorer's stake in its Argentine assets for $

Australia's Galan Lithium declines $150 million buyout bid for Argentine assets
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Australia central bank warns US tariff policies could threaten global growth

Australia's central bank warned on Thursday that U.S. trade policies could pose significant headwinds for the global economy, causing a sharp rise in risk aversion in

Australia central bank warns US tariff policies could threaten global growth
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian regulator increases ANZ's capital add-on, criticises bank's risk culture

Australia's bank regulator again increased the cash ANZ Group must hold in reserve, as it criticised on Thursday what it said was the lender's failure to address wide-

Australian regulator increases ANZ's capital add-on, criticises bank's risk culture
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BHP considered spinning off iron ore, coal divisions

The world's biggest listed miner BHP Group considered spinning off its Australian iron ore and coal divisions as part of a medium-term growth strategy, three

BHP considered spinning off iron ore, coal divisions
Australia|Celebrity|Sports|World

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina ‘didn’t have much choice’ over switching allegiances to Australia
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

The Aussie is losing its way as markets' risk compass

The Australian dollar's surprising resilience in the face of the hit to market sentiment from U.S. tariffs is raising questions whether its

The Aussie is losing its way as markets' risk compass
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australia to 'stand up for national interests' on US tariffs, says PM Albanese

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his rival in a May election, Liberal Party leader Peter Dutton, said they would stand up for the

Australia to 'stand up for national interests' on US tariffs, says PM Albanese
Australia|Environment|World

High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront

Sydney beachfront properties were flooded and coastal infrastructure damaged after a large swell combined with a king tide to batter the shore

High waves cause damage on Sydney waterfront
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Star eyes Bally's lifeline after failing to secure new debt package

Australia's Star Entertainment on Wednesday said it was exploring a lifeline from by U.S. casino group Bally's Corp after an up to A$940 million ($590 million)

Australia's Star eyes Bally's lifeline after failing to secure new debt package
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia central bank makes changes to money market operations

Australia's central bank on Wednesday said it would increase the rate at which it lends to financial institutions in regular money market operations, a technical change that had no

Australia central bank makes changes to money market operations
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Star Entertainment: money laundering claims to teetering on the brink

Australia's beleaguered casino operator Star Entertainment has failed to secure a debt refinancing lifeline of up to A$940 million ($590.98 million) from Salter Brothers Capital, the firm

Star Entertainment: money laundering claims to teetering on the brink
Asia|Australia|Crime|Travel

Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean

Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean

Flight turns around after passenger tries to force plane door open over Indian Ocean
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk

Australia's central bank on Tuesday left its cash rate steady as widely expected but took a small step towards further easing in a policy meeting

Australia's central bank holds rates as it frets over trade war risk
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia retail sales edge higher as shoppers stay cautious

Australian retail sales rose modestly for a second straight month in February as a long-awaited cut in interest rates combined with slower inflation to boost consumer sentiment and

Australia retail sales edge higher as shoppers stay cautious
Australia|Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Norway sovereign wealth fund to vote against Rio Tinto dual-listing review resolution

Norges Bank Investment Management will vote against a resolution for mining major Rio Tinto to review its two listings in London and Sydney, the website for Norway's sovereign wealth fund

Norway sovereign wealth fund to vote against Rio Tinto dual-listing review resolution
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia home prices hit new record in March after rate cut, CoreLogic data shows

Australia's property prices hit a record high in March after the first rate cut in over four years bolstered buyer sentiment, although it remains unclear if the upward momentum will

Australia home prices hit new record in March after rate cut, CoreLogic data shows
Americas|Australia|Sports

Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister

Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister

Min Woo Lee wins Houston Open for first PGA Tour title, joins exclusive company with sister
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

Auckland airport cuts passenger charges after watchdog's criticism

New Zealand's Auckland International Airport said on Monday it will cut airline passenger charges after the country's competition watchdog said the airport operator was overcharging

Auckland airport cuts passenger charges after watchdog's criticism
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Housing dream turned nightmare weighs on Australian voters ahead of national election

On Sydney's urban fringe, a perfect storm of living cost and geopolitical pressures is brewing for Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the

Housing dream turned nightmare weighs on Australian voters ahead of national election
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Virgin Australia executives set to meet investors ahead of re-listing, says source

Virgin Australia executives will begin meeting with prospective investors on Tuesday ahead of a potential relisting of the Bain Capital-owned airline, according to a person

Virgin Australia executives set to meet investors ahead of re-listing, says source
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

New Zealand central bank to review capital settings to boost banking competition

New Zealand's central bank said on Monday it would review bank capital requirements this year following criticism of the regime for being too

New Zealand central bank to review capital settings to boost banking competition
Australia|Business|Economy

Australia forecasts hit to resource, energy export earnings from lower US dollar

Australia's mining and energy export earnings are expected to fall 6% in the financial year through June, with prices of its key iron ore shipments declining, the government said on

Australia forecasts hit to resource, energy export earnings from lower US dollar
Americas|Australia|Sports

Australian star Min Woo Lee on brink of first PGA Tour title after opening lead at Houston Open

Australian star Min Woo Lee on brink of first PGA Tour title after opening lead at Houston Open

Australian star Min Woo Lee on brink of first PGA Tour title after opening lead at Houston Open
Australia|Business|Election|Political|US

Australia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Sunday he expected to have a one-on-one discussion with U.S.

Australia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs
Americas|Australia|Sports

Min Woo Lee pulls away from Scottie Scheffler and everyone else to lead Houston Open by 4

Min Woo Lee cooked up a 63 in the Houston Open to blow past Scottie Scheffler and everyone else

Min Woo Lee pulls away from Scottie Scheffler and everyone else to lead Houston Open by 4
Americas|Australia|Education|Lifestyle|Sports

Aged 15, New Zealander Sam Ruthe has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 Olympics

Aged 15, New Zealander Sam Ruthe has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 Olympics

Aged 15, New Zealander Sam Ruthe has already run a four-minute mile. He would ‘love to try and qualify’ for the 2028 Olympics
Australia|Economy|Election|Health|Political

Australia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touted his Labor party's credentials on affordable healthcare on Saturday, the first full day of campaigning for a general election expected to

Australia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials
Australia|Political|Sports|World

Welcome Down Under: Russian-born Daria Kasatkina becomes an Australian citizen

Russian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina says she is switching allegiances to Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the Australian government

Welcome Down Under: Russian-born Daria Kasatkina becomes an Australian citizen
Australia|Science

Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact

Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact

Fossilized fish up to 16 million years old found in Australia, with last meal still intact
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off

Trump’s trade war, China and cost of living dominate Australia election as campaigning kicks off
Australia|Crime|World

Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home

Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home

Former police officer spared jail over death of 95-year-old Tasered in a nursing home
Australia|Environment|World

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding

Vast areas of Australia’s Queensland under water after ‘unprecedented’ flooding
Asia|Australia|Business|Economy

Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia, sources say

Four Indian state firms are in talks with Chilean miner SQM to acquire a 20% stake in its two lithium projects in Australia for $600 million, four sources said, in

Indian state firms seek stake in SQM's lithium projects in Australia, sources say
Australia|Economy|Health|Lifestyle|World

A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent

A remote Australian town that will soon lose its only doctor is offering a salary package of up to $680,000 Australian dollars, plus free rent and a car, to attract a new candidate

A remote Australian town seeks a doctor, offering a $400,000 salary and free rent
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

RBA to hold rates steady in April, but cut again in May: Reuters poll

The Reserve Bank of Australia will keep its cash rate unchanged on Tuesday as it waits for concrete signs of easing inflation, according to a Reuters poll of

RBA to hold rates steady in April, but cut again in May: Reuters poll
Australia|Election|Political

Australia's Dutton focuses on suburban votes, was strict on borders before Trump

Peter Dutton, who seeks to become Australia's prime minister in a May 3 national election, is known as a plain-speaking conservative who has attracted suburban

Australia's Dutton focuses on suburban votes, was strict on borders before Trump
Australia|Election|Political

Who is Australian election winner Anthony Albanese?

Australia's Anthony Albanese, who claimed a historic second term as prime minister on Saturday, is a pragmatic leader who revived his campaign by offering stability

Who is Australian election winner Anthony Albanese?
Australia|Business|Economy

Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension extended till September

Australian embattled casino operator Star Entertainment said on Friday that its casino licence for Star Sydney will remain suspended until at least September 30, as advised by the New

Star Entertainment's Sydney casino licence suspension extended till September
Australia|Election|Political

What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election

Australia will hold a general election on Saturday, May 3.

What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election
Australia|Economy|Election|Health|Political

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign that is set

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3
Australia|Business|Political|Technology|World

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages

The Ukraine war and increased European defence spending are likely to slow Australia's plans to develop its own missile components' capability as it

Australia pours billions into missile procurement amidst global shortages
Australia|Business|MidEast|Travel

Australia's competition watchdog authorises Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance

Australia's competition regulator said on Friday it had granted authorisation to Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways to operate flights between Doha and Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth

Australia's competition watchdog authorises Virgin-Qatar Airways alliance
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia to hold general elections on May 3 with inflation and a housing shortage major issues

Australians will go to the polls on May 3 with high costs of living and a shortage of housing key issues likely weighing against the government

Australia to hold general elections on May 3 with inflation and a housing shortage major issues
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand consumer confidence dips in March, survey shows

Consumer confidence in New Zealand dipped in March, with declines seen across nearly all sectors as consumers remained cautious on spending, ANZ-Roy Morgan data showed on Friday.

New Zealand consumer confidence dips in March, survey shows
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign which is set to be dominated by cost-of-living pressures.

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3
Australia|Technology|World

Australia's vast distances will drive shift to uncrewed defence systems, officials say

Australia's military will rely more on autonomous systems to overcome the disadvantage of having to protecting vast geography, said defence officials

Australia's vast distances will drive shift to uncrewed defence systems, officials say
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia PM Albanese says election 'imminent' as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill

Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday he planned to call an election "imminently" as his centre-left government rushed through the parliament a

Australia PM Albanese says election 'imminent' as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill
Australia|Celebrity|Sports

17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is the ‘next best thing,’ says Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo

17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is the ‘next best thing,’ says Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo

17-year-old sprint sensation Gout Gout is the ‘next best thing,’ says Olympic champion Letsile Tebogo
Australia|Economy|Health|Political|World

Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs

Australia plans to spend a larger share of its foreign aid on its near neighbors in Asia and the Pacific islands after the United States announced major cuts to development and humanitarian aid abroad

Australia focuses foreign aid spending on Pacific region as US slashes aid programs
Australia|Election|Environment|Political

Australian senator wields dead salmon in Parliament to protest farming laws

An Australian senator pulled out a large, dead fish in Parliament on Wednesday to protest the government's proposed laws that would safeguard controversial salmon

Australian senator wields dead salmon in Parliament to protest farming laws
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australian inflation ticks lower in February, backs bets for more rate cuts

Australia's consumer inflation slowed in February, helped by a fall in electricity prices, while the continued easing in home building costs and rents supported the

Australian inflation ticks lower in February, backs bets for more rate cuts
Australia|Environment|Science

They are known as silent killers. Now, unprecedented recordings reveal first known shark sounds

They are known as silent killers. Now, unprecedented recordings reveal first known shark sounds

They are known as silent killers. Now, unprecedented recordings reveal first known shark sounds
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts

Australia's government launched fresh tax cuts on Tuesday and announced other cost-of-living relief in a major push to win back disgruntled voters,

Australian government seeks to woo voters with surprise tax cuts
Australia|Business|Europe|Travel

Qantas CEO says Project Sunrise flights to start in 2027

Australia's Qantas will start Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights in early 2027 after receiving the first of 12 dedicated Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the end of next

Qantas CEO says Project Sunrise flights to start in 2027
Australia|Election|Political|World

Australia air force pilots also heard Chinese navy live-fire warning on radio

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), monitoring a Chinese navy warship as it circumnavigated Australia last month, heard it warn it would use live

Australia air force pilots also heard Chinese navy live-fire warning on radio
Australia|Political|Sports

A new Olympic stadium and a crocodile-inhabited rowing course unveiled in Brisbane 2032 overhaul

A new 60,000-seat Olympic stadium in inner-city parkland and a rowing venue in a crocodile-inhabited river have been unveiled as part of a major overhaul of planning for the 2032 Brisbane Games

A new Olympic stadium and a crocodile-inhabited rowing course unveiled in Brisbane 2032 overhaul
Australia|Economy|Election|Finance|Health|Political

Australian government seeks to win back voters with household relief

Australia's government will dole out billions in cost of living relief measures in its budget on Tuesday to win back disgruntled voters ahead of a tough election in

Australian government seeks to win back voters with household relief
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion

Australian building products company James Hardie Industries is buying the US outdoor products maker AZEK in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $8.75 billion

Another massive deal in the building supply sector, James Hardie offers AZEK $8.75 billion
Australia|Environment|Health

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital

Spread of Australia’s red fire ant population has sent 23 people to hospital
Africa|Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid

Australia's Gold Road Resources said on Monday it had rejected Gold Fields' $2.1 billion buyout bid because it believed the offer materially

Gold Road rejects Gold Fields' 'highly opportunistic' $2.1 billion takeover bid
Australia|Election|Political

New Australian election battleground is working from home

A plan by Australia's opposition to force government workers back to the office full time could affect millions, a trade union grouping said on Monday, with the

New Australian election battleground is working from home
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia digs in as top destination for mining listings

Australia's bourse is set for a record number of secondary listings this year from mine developers enticed by the country's pension wealth,

Australia digs in as top destination for mining listings
Australia|Economy|Political

Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister

Australia will bring forward A$1 billion in defence spending in Tuesday's federal budget to boost its military capability, including guided weapons manufacture, an

Australia to speed up $1 billion in defence spending in budget, says defence minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red

Australia is set to deliver a budget deficit this week, snapping two rare years in the black as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese doles out household relief to boost his

Re-election pledges to tip Australian budget back into red
Asia|Australia|Sports|World

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins F1 Chinese GP from teammate Lando Norris. Both Ferraris disqualified

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has cruised to his maiden Chinese Grand Prix win from pole position with the Australian untouchable ahead of his teammate Lando Norris as the pair completed McLaren’s milestone 50th one-two finish in Formula 1

McLaren's Oscar Piastri wins F1 Chinese GP from teammate Lando Norris. Both Ferraris disqualified
Australia|Business|Economy|Election|Political

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms

Australia's government said on Sunday that a federal budget this week would include an A$1.8 billion extension to a scheme to reduce energy bills, ahead of what is expected to be a

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms
Americas|Australia|Sports

Former US police officer Tiara Brown beats Skye Nicolson to become WBC featherweight champion

Former police officer Tiara Brown became WBC world featherweight champion by beating Skye Nicolson in a split-decision victory

Former US police officer Tiara Brown beats Skye Nicolson to become WBC featherweight champion
Australia|Economy|Election|Political

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms

Australia's government said on Saturday it would expand a scheme to help would-be home buyers get on the property ladder, ahead of what is expected to be a closely-fought general

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms
Australia|Education|Science

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say

‘Unprecedented snapshot’ of Early Jurassic dinosaurs has been hiding in plain sight at a school, scientists say
Australia|Business|Economy|Food|Political

Australia's supermarkets grew profit margins as living costs soared, says regulator

Australia's dominant supermarket chains have benefited from wider profit margins at a time of rapidly increasing shelf prices, the competition

Australia's supermarkets grew profit margins as living costs soared, says regulator
Australia|Sports

Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter

Lewis Hamilton has denied there’s frustration with Ferrari race engineer Ricciardo Adami despite frequently shutting down unnecessary radio chatter between them at the Australian Grand Prix

Hamilton dismisses talk of frustration with Ferrari after excessive radio chatter
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia employment posts surprise fall in February but jobless rate still low

Australian employment unexpectedly fell in February to end a strong run of impressive gains, in a sign that the red-hot labour market could be finally loosening a

Australia employment posts surprise fall in February but jobless rate still low
Australia|Economy|Political|World

New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles

The New Zealand Defence Force is looking to cut 374 civilian positions as it attempts to reduce costs and remain within its budget, it said in a statement on

New Zealand Defence Force looks to cut some civilian roles
Americas|Australia|Political|US|World

New Zealand, US relationship on strong footing, says NZ foreign minister

New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters said his country’s relationship with the United States is on a "strong footing” as he wrapped up a trip to Washington.

New Zealand, US relationship on strong footing, says NZ foreign minister
Australia|Business|Economy|Travel

New Zealand exits recession as fourth-quarter growth beats forecasts

New Zealand's economy grew faster than forecast in the fourth quarter, dragging the economy out of recession, but the improvement is not expected to change the

New Zealand exits recession as fourth-quarter growth beats forecasts
Australia|Business|Economy|Technology

Australia greenlights Vocus' takeover of TPG Telecom's fibre, fixed assets

Macquarie-backed fibre network Vocus Group is closer to becoming one of Australia's largest owners of underground fibre infrastructure, as the

Australia greenlights Vocus' takeover of TPG Telecom's fibre, fixed assets
Australia|Sports

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years

Nick Kyrgios has won a match for the first time in nearly 2 1/2 years

Wimbledon runner-up Nick Kyrgios beats McDonald at the Miami Open for his first win in 2 1/2 years
Australia|Sports

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile

New Zealand 15-year-old becomes youngest person to run a four-minute mile
Australia|Political|Sports

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats

The first openly gay man to play in Australia’s domestic soccer league says he’s still subject to death threats four years after going public about his sexuality

Openly gay soccer player still faces online death threats
Arts|Australia|Crime|Education|World

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university

Remains of murdered Australian Aboriginal man repatriated by British university
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Rio Tinto backs dual-listed structure, asks shareholders to reject Pallister's bid

Mining major Rio Tinto on Wednesday backed its dual-listed structure and asked shareholders to vote against London-based hedge fund Palliser Capital's resolution to review the firm's two

Rio Tinto backs dual-listed structure, asks shareholders to reject Pallister's bid
Australia|Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Australia's Myer's profit slumps; shares tank on bleak outlook

Australian department store owner Myer on Wednesday posted lower interim earnings, citing logistical challenges at a distribution centre in Victoria and strategic

Australia's Myer's profit slumps; shares tank on bleak outlook
Australia|Business|Economy|Stock Markets|Technology

Australia's WiseTech founder White admits to incomplete disclosure after review findings

Australia's WiseTech Global founder and executive chair admitted he should have fully disclosed details of his personal relationship to the board, after a review found his statements were

Australia's WiseTech founder White admits to incomplete disclosure after review findings
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts

New Zealand’s economy likely crept out of recession in the fourth quarter but the overall growth impulse still remains weak, clearing the way for the central

NZ economy to limp out of recession, backing case for more rate cuts
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says

Consumer confidence in New Zealand softened in the first quarter as global trade war risks and ongoing cost of living pressures weigh on confidence, a survey showed on Wednesday

New Zealand consumer confidence weakens, survey says
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Proxy advisory firm ISS backs Palliser proposal for Rio Tinto review

Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) on Tuesday urged Rio Tinto shareholders to approve a proposal to review the miner's dual-listed structure amid pressure from activist

Proxy advisory firm ISS backs Palliser proposal for Rio Tinto review
Americas|Australia|Political|Technology|World

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic

Canada and Australia will develop new military radar system in the Arctic
Australia|Election|Political|Technology

Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australia election

Facebook and Instagram-owner Meta Platforms said on Tuesday its independent fact-checking program in Australia would help detect and remove false content and deepfakes, as it aims

Meta vows to curtail false content, deepfakes ahead of Australia election
Asia|Australia|Crime|Political|World

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia

Australia Foreign Minister Penny Wong said on Tuesday she had raised with China concerns over anonymous letters sent to Australians offering a

Australia raises concerns with China over letters targeting Hong Kong dissident in Australia
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation

A trade war sparked by U.S.

Australian bank CEOs say Trump 'tariff madness' may drive up global inflation
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts

Australia's central bank said on Tuesday it remained more cautious than the market about the prospects for further policy easing, after it cut interest rates for the

Australia's central bank still more cautious than market on prospect of more rate cuts
Australia|Business|Finance

National Australia Bank finance chief Nathan Goonan will exit to join Westpac

National Australia Bank Chief Financial Officer Nathan Goonan will leave the lender later this year to join rival Westpac, the Australian banks

National Australia Bank finance chief Nathan Goonan will exit to join Westpac
Australia|Political|Technology|World

US starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS

In the control room of the American Virginia class attack submarine USS Minnesota, off the Western Australian coast, sonar operators adjust to the chatter of

US starts to build submarine presence on strategic Australian coast under AUKUS
Australia|Business|Economy

NZ house prices rise in February on improved buyer interest, REINZ says

New Zealand house prices rose in February on growing buyer interest as vendors set realistic prices that matched market conditions, the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ)

NZ house prices rise in February on improved buyer interest, REINZ says
Australia|Sports

McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th

McLaren’s Lando Norris has won a chaotic rain-affected Australian Grand Prix, his first victory at Albert Park, with the British driver just managing to stay ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen following a third safety car late in the race

McLaren's Lando Norris wins wet and wild Australian Grand Prix. Hamilton finishes 10th
Australia|Sports

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year

Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout, 17, runs fastest 200m time in the world this year
Australia|Sports

Lando Norris claims victory in dramatic opening F1 race of the season as Lewis Hamilton disappoints in Ferrari debut

Lando Norris claims victory in dramatic opening F1 race of the season as Lewis Hamilton disappoints in Ferrari debut

Lando Norris claims victory in dramatic opening F1 race of the season as Lewis Hamilton disappoints in Ferrari debut
Australia|Sports

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton’s relationship with his new Ferrari team was pressure tested in Australia, where he finished a disappointing 10th on debut, and was frustrated by a bad strategy that cost him a potential victory, and constant radio chatter throughout the difficult race won by McLaren’s Lando Norris

Frustrating start for Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari at F1 Australian Grand Prix
Australia|Celebrity|Environment|Lifestyle|World

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology

An American influencer who sparked outrage after posting a video of her snatching a baby wombat from its mother while in Australia apologized for her actions, saying she had acted out of concern for the young animal’s welfare

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology
Australia|Sports

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia

Lewis Hamilton qualified eighth-fastest in his Ferrari debut as McLaren’s Lando Norris claimed pole position for the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park

Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia
Australia|Sports|World

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut

McLaren dominates first F1 qualifying of the season at Australian GP as Lewis Hamilton finishes eighth in Ferrari debut
Australia|Sports

Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari odyssey got off to a tough start after the British driver qualified in eighth for Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has tough start with Ferrari, qualifying eighth in F1 Australian GP
Australia|Environment|Science

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up

Wombats are furry, nocturnal marsupials found only in Australia

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn't be picked up
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia's Westpac settles auto finance class action lawsuit for $81 million

Australia's Westpac Banking Corp has reached an A$130 million ($81.84 million) settlement on a class action lawsuit against the lender over commissions paid to auto dealers over five years

Australia's Westpac settles auto finance class action lawsuit for $81 million
Australia|Business|Technology

Tesla chair exits operating partner role at Australia's biggest VC firm

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm has moved out of her role as operating partner at Australia's biggest venture capital fund, Blackbird VC, people familiar

Tesla chair exits operating partner role at Australia's biggest VC firm
Australia|Crime|Environment

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat

US tourist filmed running off with baby wombat flees Australia after visa threat
Australia|Business|Economy

Canberra to give ANZ $1.3 billion loan guarantee to keep Pacific branches afloat

Australia will provide ANZ with a decade-long loan guarantee of A$2 billion ($1.26 billion), to ensure the bank maintains the branch network across the Pacific, a move seen as a diplomatic

Canberra to give ANZ $1.3 billion loan guarantee to keep Pacific branches afloat
Australia|Business|Economy

New Zealand manufacturing continues to expand in February, survey says

Manufacturing activity in New Zealand expanded in February, hitting the highest levels since August 2022, helped by strong results at the key index for production and new orders, a

New Zealand manufacturing continues to expand in February, survey says
Americas|Australia|Europe|Science|World

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse

How to see the moon turn red during March’s total lunar eclipse
Australia|Science|World

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten

This male octopus poisons the female during mating to avoid being eaten
Asia|Australia|Political|World

Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms

Australia is scrambling to deploy new long-range missiles as the recent arrival of powerful Chinese warships off the Australian coast delivers a sharp reminder of Beijing’s

Australia moves to arm troops with anti-ship missiles as China threat looms
Australia|Business|Economy

Workers sign petition for collective bargaining at Rio Tinto's Pilbara mine

Australia's Western Mine Workers Alliance (WMWA) said on Thursday that more than 400 workers at Rio Tinto's Paraburdoo iron ore mine in Pilbara region have signed a petition to support

Workers sign petition for collective bargaining at Rio Tinto's Pilbara mine
Australia|Education|Health|Political|Science

Australia’s top universities say U.S. funding at risk due to Trump crackdown

Australia’s top universities said on Thursday the Trump administration had cut U.S. funding to some of its researchers and asked others who receive U.S. government

Australia’s top universities say U.S. funding at risk due to Trump crackdown
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

JPMorgan holds 5% stake in mining major Rio Tinto for clients

JPMorgan Chase holds a 5.36% stake in Australia's mining conglomerate Rio Tinto for the bank's clients, an exchange filing to the local bourse showed on Thursday.

JPMorgan holds 5% stake in mining major Rio Tinto for clients